@Christos , what is the ID of that clapton?
2.5mm ID @Petrus!
Ok
I thought i would give another update on the Kayfun 5
Ever since Christos advised me to turn down the power, i have been happily vaping at 9.5 Watts
The flavour is very good. As I have said before its slightly wetter, juicier and ever so slightly more flavourful than the mighty Lemo1. However its a tad less crisp. Nothing bad at all, there is still lots of crispness. Just not razorblade crisp on my strawberry ice blend.
Am so far just using a simple 7 wrapper Kanthal 1.2 ohm coil.
I like the top fill mechanism. It is more convenient than the Lemo1's fill port screw. Hasnt leaked a drop so that is fantastic. And i like it that it has airflow adjustment that works. I am using the second largest setting.
A small downside is it doesnt take as much juice as the Lemo1 - but thats not a biggie at these sorts of power levels,
I could quite easily continue to use this KF5 in this exact setup with this juice and be very satisfied. But i think i owe it to this tank to experiment a bit with other coils and juices to test it out a bit more.
Am very happy. It is likely to be a daily driver for some time.
I thought i would give another update on the Kayfun 5
Ever since Christos advised me to turn down the power, i have been happily vaping at 9.5 Watts
The flavour is very good. As I have said before its slightly wetter, juicier and ever so slightly more flavourful than the mighty Lemo1. However its a tad less crisp. Nothing bad at all, there is still lots of crispness. Just not razorblade crisp on my strawberry ice blend.
Am so far just using a simple 7 wrapper Kanthal 1.2 ohm coil.
I like the top fill mechanism. It is more convenient than the Lemo1's fill port screw. Hasnt leaked a drop so that is fantastic. And i like it that it has airflow adjustment that works. I am using the second largest setting.
A small downside is it doesnt take as much juice as the Lemo1 - but thats not a biggie at these sorts of power levels,
I could quite easily continue to use this KF5 in this exact setup with this juice and be very satisfied. But i think i owe it to this tank to experiment a bit with other coils and juices to test it out a bit more.
Am very happy. It is likely to be a daily driver for some time.
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Wow that sounds damn perfect... wetter, juicier and flavourful sounds spot on!
Lol @Rob Fisher , yep the flavour is good
But how does one describe and quantify flavour?
Something I am grappling with
I have generally found that smaller chambered devices produce richer flavour. There is a richness to flavour that one gets when its concentrated. I think this is easier in the smaller devices and it tends to get diluted when more airflow comes in or when the chamber is much bigger.
Then you get crispness. This is a funny one.
I liken it to treble on a hifi system. I once had a car in my younger days that I kitted out with good(ish) sound. The guy who did it for me asked me if i like big base or a crystal "sound stage". I said i preferred the latter. And i got these awesome speakers and tweeters with a more modest base box in the boot. It was perfect. Crystal clear and sharp. Crisp.
In my vaping for my workhorse fruity menthols while at the computer, i like it to be crisp. I like that singeing on the throat from the menthol. I dont like it well rounded and too juicy. Preferences differ.
Anyway, on the scale of crispness and "sharp clarity" if the Lemo1 gets 10/10 and the Subtank Mini gets 6/10, then the KF5 (with this coil) gets about 9/10.
JUST PERFECT!
This post has me exited for reasons unknown to me.
I'm even happier than days when vape mail arrives!
Can't wait for this!! Giv us pics and details there @Silver I love my MTL vaping!
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Ok - simple single coil done
28g Kanthal from Kidney Puncher. Did a 2mm ID. Pico reads it as 1.26 ohms but my trusty Sigelei ohm meter says 1.4. Strange. I unscrewed it and rechecked and it was 1.7. Maybe my ohm meter battery is going flat. Who knows.
Anyway looks ok
28g Kanthal from Kidney Puncher. Did a 2mm ID. Pico reads it as 1.26 ohms but my trusty Sigelei ohm meter says 1.4. Strange. I unscrewed it and rechecked and it was 1.7. Maybe my ohm meter battery is going flat. Who knows.
Anyway looks ok
Oh wow. It's good !
Reo Black (aka Thunper) looking on from closeby is not enjoying this one bit.
But I am. Hehe
First impression is very good. Flavour is super. Not quite RM2 but it's different in a good way. Slightly less rich. But very nice and crisp. Very very good. The Vaping action is so 'velvety' and quiet ! Throat hit on the inhale a bit less than RM2 but strangely after 5 mins I can feel the onset of a Silver lining.
Quite a chore to adjust the airflow. You have to remove the 510 pin and stick in a flat head but not easy to feel what's in there. I was worried I mustn't do it while the juice and coil is in there but it worked perfectly. Just remember to keep your nail on the bottom housing when you take out the 510 so it doesnt all fall out. A bit of trial and error and I tightened the airflow to about the same as the RM2 stock. Nice and tight. So much better. Let's see if the airflow will stay in that position.
It doesn't take much juice. I estimate about 2ml. But for low power mtl it should be ok.
Am playing with the Wattage. So far am liking around 11 Watts. No surprise close to the mech equivalent power. Hehe. Coolish vape. So quiet. It's great.
So far I am very impressed. First impression is quite amazing for a first coil and setup.
Will continue on and report back as I go.
EDIT - im such a goose, @Akash explained that you dont need to hold that base part when you take out the 510 pin, it can come out and wont affect the juice or anything - and you get better access to the airflow screw. Lol, wish i knew that before. Thanks Akash
Reo Black (aka Thunper) looking on from closeby is not enjoying this one bit.
But I am. Hehe
First impression is very good. Flavour is super. Not quite RM2 but it's different in a good way. Slightly less rich. But very nice and crisp. Very very good. The Vaping action is so 'velvety' and quiet ! Throat hit on the inhale a bit less than RM2 but strangely after 5 mins I can feel the onset of a Silver lining.
Quite a chore to adjust the airflow. You have to remove the 510 pin and stick in a flat head but not easy to feel what's in there. I was worried I mustn't do it while the juice and coil is in there but it worked perfectly. Just remember to keep your nail on the bottom housing when you take out the 510 so it doesnt all fall out. A bit of trial and error and I tightened the airflow to about the same as the RM2 stock. Nice and tight. So much better. Let's see if the airflow will stay in that position.
It doesn't take much juice. I estimate about 2ml. But for low power mtl it should be ok.
Am playing with the Wattage. So far am liking around 11 Watts. No surprise close to the mech equivalent power. Hehe. Coolish vape. So quiet. It's great.
So far I am very impressed. First impression is quite amazing for a first coil and setup.
Will continue on and report back as I go.
EDIT - im such a goose, @Akash explained that you dont need to hold that base part when you take out the 510 pin, it can come out and wont affect the juice or anything - and you get better access to the airflow screw. Lol, wish i knew that before. Thanks Akash
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Legendary thanks @Silver now this is something i find awesome. Never mind ur v12 tanks with monster airflow and 150w that drinks more then George best did. Classy MTL all the way for a nice smooth hit!! Top notch
@Scouse45 , 100%
I agree with you fully
I need my low power mild setups
Havent been able to find a tank that rivals my tobacco RM2 - and this comes close on first attempt
Need to play more with different setups, power, wicks and juice blends to get it better
I suspect this is going to be super
But for now, it gets my stamp of approval and if its anything like the KF5 which hasnt leaked a drop since i got it then this is going to be a mighty MTL option
Just paging @Throat Punch because I am excited!
Jake, thanks for bringing in these authentic Kayfuns - you are a star!
I agree with you fully
I need my low power mild setups
Havent been able to find a tank that rivals my tobacco RM2 - and this comes close on first attempt
Need to play more with different setups, power, wicks and juice blends to get it better
I suspect this is going to be super
But for now, it gets my stamp of approval and if its anything like the KF5 which hasnt leaked a drop since i got it then this is going to be a mighty MTL option
Just paging @Throat Punch because I am excited!
Jake, thanks for bringing in these authentic Kayfuns - you are a star!
This is the only build I enjoy in the kayfun. I got impatient while building the alien hence such a small coil. Wanted 5 wraps and thought the 3 wraps wouldn't be enough but this is really good!
0.2 ohms.
0.2 ohms.
Oh wow, thanks @Akash
What a massive GOOSE I am - lol!
I was holding that thing with my life - making sure it didnt fall out
And it took me a good 20 seconds each time i inserted the screwdriver to feel around until it caught the screw properly, then slight adjustment, then carefully put the 510 pin back - then check the airflow - and then repeat the whole process again. I did it about 5 times till i figured out the correct setting. And in all of this I thought I was a real MacGuyver that no juice went anywhere and all was in tact.
Lol, i will go add an EDIT to my post above
Great question @Christos
Currently my KF V5 is on the second largest setting and its much more airflow than the current setting on my V3 Mini. That seond largest V5 setting is quite a restricted lung hit.
I have tried now on the KFV5 smallest setting its still a bit too loose for me for a MTL. I can do MTL on that but i like it tighter. I like my MTL quite tight.
The V3 Mini setting i have now is quite a bit tighter than the V5's tightest airflow setting
That said, i recall Throat punch put some MTL pins in the V5 package. I havent tried those yet though.
What do you think?
Was wondering of a mini is in my future but I think not.
... on the v5 is perfect. . Is too restricted for me.
I have the MTL pieces too but will never use them.
Ok cool @Christos
I wasnt aware that you didnt have the Mini V3
Ok, here's the deal, if you dont like MTL, then i dont think you should consider the V3 Mini.
The position of the airhole out the box was quite open. I think it was the max airflow. (Because when i tried to loosen it, it was almost at the end) And it was about where the KF5 is on its smallest setting. A bit too loose for me for nice MTL, but way too restricted for a decent restricted lung hit.
The reason I am liking this V3 Mini (am vaping it right now as I type) is that for the first time I think I am getting the "true Kayfun MTL experience". I.e. The traditional "Kayfun MTL Heritage". Its about time! Several years after my whole impression of Kayfun was totally destroyed by a dodgy clone.
Haha yes the v4 had the system where you had to stick a small flathead up the base n feel around till you caught the screw.
MTL winner @Silver?
I'm a little annoyed with the kayfun v5 tonight. Pissed some juice out but not by design flaw but by human error.
I didn't close the juice flow when refilling.
Still it's easier to be upset and angry with an inanimate object than to admit my own stupidity.
Kayfun - 1000 points.
I didn't close the juice flow when refilling.
Still it's easier to be upset and angry with an inanimate object than to admit my own stupidity.
Kayfun - 1000 points.
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